44.15% is the change from 342 to 493
Calculation steps:
[( 493 - 342 ) ÷ 342] x 100 = 44.15%
Formula
Percentage change = [(493 - 342) / 342] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
493 - 342 = 151
151 ÷ 342 = 0.4415204678362573
0.4415204678362573 x 100 = 44.15%